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The Interim Assistant Director, Strategic Commissioning and Integrated Services presented the report of the Director of Care and Health which provided a performance report in relation to Adult Social Care and Public Health. The report was designed based on discussion with Members through working group activity in December 2022. Members’ requests have been incorporated into the report presented at this Committee meeting. Monitoring the performance of Adult Health and Care services and those of partners supported implementation of the Council Plan: Wirral Working Together 2023-27, specifically Theme 3 to promote independence and healthier lives.

It was highlighted that the number of people supported had now increased to over 9000 and over 5000 people were supported by technology enabled care. There was a continued increase in domiciliary care provision with a return to pre-pandemic figures and this was aligned with the Home First service. The 8.5 percent factor for admittable vacancies within the community care home sector reflected that there was sufficiency in the local market.

It was explained that the CQC were changing the way they take their inspections and since November 2023 they were part of the self-assessment process. There was improved performance where Council services had supported hospital discharges and there was a good reduction in the number of people with did not meet the criteria to reside in the hospital and there was a reduction in the length of hospital stays. It was reported that a new extra care scheme at Sycamore House in Liscard had opened in the last two weeks which was anticipated to greatly improve the figures for the next quarter.

Members discussed the CQC Care Home ratings and the need for well trained dementia nurses. It was explained that the new quality management system was helping to support the quality of the services and this was to be showcased at the Members workshop in April.

Resolved -That the content of the report be noted and any areas requiring further clarification or action be highlighted.